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1799 at The Clifton, Charlottesville, VA

1799 at The Clifton

4.5
4.5
771 Reviews
$50 and over
Farm-to-table

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
We are serving a wonderful ala carte menu with many delicious & unique options. We have an award winning wine list, and cocktail menu available as well - ask about our 'smoked' cocktails.

Set in a charming and historic house on a ridge overlooking The Rivanna River in Charlottesville, Virginia, 1799 at The Clifton is committed to cooking beautiful, locally sourced food in a warm yet chic atmosphere. Michelin Starred Chef Matthew Bousquet and his team are dedicated to giving you the best of new Piedmont cooking in a special way. Come and explore the offerings of our Chef’s seasonal menus, featuring the bounty of our own organic vegetable and herb garden. We look forward to making your visit truly memorable! Please make any requests on seating preferences, using the reservation notes. We will do our absolute best to accommodate all request based on availability.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Farm-to-table, Contemporary French / American, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 11:30 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (434) 971-1800
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Matthew Bousquet
  • Private party facilities
    Whether you’re hosting a small private dinner, a large event for up to 350 guests, The Clifton’s sprawling 100-acre estate offers an array of atmospheric settings for a function.
  • Neighborhood
    Charlottesville
  • Cross street
    North Milton Rd.
  • Parking details
    Complimentary parking for diners.
  • Public transit
    N/A
  • Entertainment
    Entertainment only available for special occasions and events.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 771 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Charlottesville

    Great for fine wines

  • Charlottesville

    Romantic

  • Charlottesville

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
1799 at The Clifton offers a delightful dining experience with "great atmosphere and food." Guests rave about its "outstanding" dishes like escargot and bone marrow, while the staff, such as Jenna and Ethan, provide "fantastic" service. The venue's "beautiful setting" complements its creative menu, making it perfect for special occasions.

771 Reviews
  1. Wendy

    Richmond39 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, good menu choices. Superb dining and wonderful wine.

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  2. Meredith VIP

    Raleigh14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Beautiful, delicious with EXCELLENT service! A must when visiting Charlottesville!

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  3. Robert

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and impeccable service! The hostess was very hospitable and made us feel like VIP!

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  4. Martin

    Richmond2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food, attentive staff, and quiet ambiance. The bone marrow escargot was unusual and highly recommended. The team were very friendly and helpful

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  5. Tim

    West Virginia3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Disapointing food, great venue, it could have been so much better.

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  6. Susie

    Baltimore4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Best!!! This place is a gem. You cannot go wrong here!

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  7. Isabella

    Richmond1 review

    3.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    My partner and I made reservations for valentines day at 8pm. Unfortunately there were no parking spots when we arrived which I understand is out of their control but we ended up having to park in muddy grass. We arrived just after 8 and were not seated until 9pm. This was frustrating as we were not able to order any food or snacks at the bar. Once seated, we did not get water or our waiter for another long period of time. There were four courses and the food was overall very good but most times we were left without utensils after the food was brought. Overall, it was not my favorite dining experience especially for a restaurant of this caliber.

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  8. Ashli

    Richmond4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I ate here for the Valentines five course menu and it was phenomenal. The dishes were curated exceptionally well. I did not leave disappointed and was already planning my next visit before I left. The staff are wonderful. We sat at the bar shortly before dining and enjoyed our beverages and time chatting with the bartender. She was the most welcoming and was able to provide drink recommendations which were very fitting.

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  9. Dave VIP

    Richmond34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great venue for a special occasion like Valentines Day. The fixed price five course menu was outstanding, well thought out, ambiance in the library was very cozy. It’s pricey for sure so not something you do often.

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  10. Suzanne

    New York City3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on February 3, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    They couldn’t make a hamburger The wine took 25 minutes to chill I spent $10k on our Christmas party and have been in 3 times since

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FAQs

1799 at The Clifton offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (434) 971-1800.

1799 at The Clifton is rated 4.5 stars by 771 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for 1799 at The Clifton

1296 Clifton Inn Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22911

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    North Milton Rd.
  • Neighborhood
    Charlottesville
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 11:30 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Farm-to-table, Contemporary French / American, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Complimentary parking for diners.
  • Public transit
    N/A
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Matthew Bousquet
  • Entertainment
    Entertainment only available for special occasions and events.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (434) 971-1800
  • Private party facilities
    Whether you’re hosting a small private dinner, a large event for up to 350 guests, The Clifton’s sprawling 100-acre estate offers an array of atmospheric settings for a function.
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